Photo: Bjoertvedt · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Fremont is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Fremont trails Michigan on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fremont. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fremont
Fremont is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Fremont is healthier than 27%. Against the 8,155 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 46%. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Fremont
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Fremont runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fremont has a five-star hospital
Corewell Health Gerber Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Michigan figure falls outside Fremont’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B+.
What’s behind Fremont’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fremont is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns, #536 of 701 in Michigan. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 45% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Fremont’s median household income is $57,452; among the 8,155 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Fremont adults…
Fremont runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fremont
1 hospital in Fremont, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Fremont; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Fremont adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Fremont adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Fremont adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.7% of Fremont adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Fremont and the towns around it
Fremont’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont | C | 36.8% | 13.3% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Sheridan Township | C+ | 36.9% | 12.6% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Dayton Township | C+ | 36.4% | 12.7% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fremont adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fremont
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fremont is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Fremont’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fremont | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%18.8–26.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%13.9–18.7 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%15.7–20.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%29.2–44.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.2–15.4 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%35.9–44.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%33.7–42.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35%31.3–38.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9–13.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.1–16.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.7%13.4–20.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28.2%22.8–33.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%12.8–18.6 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.1%25.2–37.3 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%5.8–10 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%77.6–83.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.7–71.3 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.2–88.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.9%77.4–82.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.3%67.5–76.6 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%65.2–80 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.6%23.7–31.9 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%25.8–36.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.2–24.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16%12.6–20 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%8.7–13.4 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.1–10.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.1–10.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.7%12.9–20.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.8%31.5–42.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%15–21.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%13.5–18.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.6–11.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.2–7.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.8%9–12.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%3.9–5.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Fremont
Is Fremont a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fremont is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #536 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fremont?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 44.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fremont?
Corewell Health Gerber Hospital in Fremont, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Fremont’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fremont have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–10%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Fremont more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fremont.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.